Celebrating Downriver for 15 Years!
WE ARE DOWNRIVER!
Since 2011, DiscoverDownriver.com has proudly supported and promoted the Downriver community. As the original community platform, what began as a mission to champion the region, Discover Downriver has grown into a trusted resource for events, job opportunities, restaurants, and businesses, while simultaneously promoting the community. Through the website and free mobile app, Discover Downriver connects people to the experiences and opportunities that make this region thrive.
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Trenton Take a Hike Day @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Nov 7 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Brownstown – Thanksgiving Candy Bar Bingo! @ Brownstown Community Center Nov 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm**Click on the picture for more details**
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Nov17Tue2026 Westland Wayne County Parks Lightfest Bike Through the Lights! @ Merriman Hollow Park Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights – Registration Link
– $21.50-$40 Depending on Age and Registration Date
The first 500 registered participants will receive a 2026 Lightfest hat, bike light and post event snacks. Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Picnic Area and back (16K).
The start and finish of the event are at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Packet Pick-up is Monday, November 16 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and event day (November 17) from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
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Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights – Registration Link
– $21.50-$40 Depending on Age and Registration Date
The first 500 registered participants will receive a 2026 Lightfest hat, bike light and post event snacks. Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Picnic Area and back (16K).
The start and finish of the event are at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Packet Pick-up is Monday, November 16 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and event day (November 17) from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
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